myanmar
On March 28, just past noon, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, one of Myanmar’s largest cities. The death toll is over 3,500, with thousands more injured.
Much of the infrastructure, which was already limited before the earthquake, was severely damaged, including hospitals, bridges, roads, and the electricity and water supply. Some initial search and rescue efforts were being carried out by locals by hand due to a shortage of heavy equipment. With a disaster of this magnitude, the country has asked for international assistance.
Our team has been in Myanmar since April 5, 2025. It has been an incredibly meaningful opportunity to work alongside our local contacts in the Inle Lake region, providing emergency aid, restoring access to clean water, and assisting with home repair and rebuilding efforts.
project details
home stabilization with chain block system
In the Inle Lake region, entire villages consist of houses built on wooden stilts set on foundations underwater. The earthquake caused significant structural damage, making thousands of homes unsafe. Using chain block systems, local teams are now able to safely straighten and reinforce these structures. This project allows for an average of 200 homes per month to be straightened and repaired safely. The cost of this project is $9,415.
emergency supplies
Our first priority was to purchase and distribute medical and hygiene supplies, tarps, and bottled water. These supplies were distributed by our team within the first few days. The total cost was $1,500.
Clean water
Another immediate need was to restore clean water access. Inle Lake and surrounding villages depend on water filtration systems— often powered by solar energy-as their only source of safe water for drinking and cooking. Many of these systems were destroyed in the earthquake. With direction from local part-ners, we identified eight areas in need of water filtration. We purchased six new filtration systems and repaired two others. This project is expected to benefit approximately 7,620 people by providing reliable, long-term access to clean water. The projected cost is $35,670.
home repair and rebuilding
Some homes suffered such extensive damage that they require major repairs or full reconstruction. In many areas local volunteers are ready to do the work, but they lack sufficient resources to purchase the supplies needed to repair and rebuild. PCCR has committed to providing construction supplies and managing logistics to transport them into affected villages. This project will allow for 67 homes to be repaired, and 4 more to be completely rebuilt. The projected cost for this project is $27,900.
travel & team expenses
The remainder of the budget covers travel expenses for our six team members who have been working in Myanmar over the past six weeks.
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From A Home Owner In Inle Lake
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